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Top 5 Reasons Not to Retire Early
Let’s admit it. At various points in each of our careers, we all dream of retiring early from the rat … Read more
Nirav Shah, MD
Monetary Metals Review: How I Started Earning Yield On Gold and Silver
I’ve always wanted to own precious metals like gold and silver as part of my portfolio allocation to hedge against … Read more
Top 5 Reasons to Retire Early
While the global pandemic was a horrific event in many ways, one purpose it did serve was for each of … Read more
Custodial Roth IRA: Is It Right For You?
Custodial Roth IRAs have become popular for parents looking to help their children build their savings. These accounts offer a … Read more
2023 Reader Survey Results: A Wealth of Information
Happy Thanksgiving! The PoF family extends heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you and the incredible community we … Read more
ESGV: Understanding Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF
ESGV is one of Vanguard’s leading ESG ETF investment options. ESG, which stands for Environment, Social, and Governance, attempts to … Read more
Roth 403b vs Roth IRA
As of a report in 2021, nearly 6 in 10 U.S. hospitals are nonprofit. If you’re one of the many workers … Read more
Choosing the Perfect Retirement Home: 12 Essential Factors to Consider
After COVID it feels like a number of my friends’ families and distant family are getting older and need a … Read more
Well-being and Burnout in Medical Students
Have you ever tried holding your breath underwater and felt the burning urgency to resurface for air? Now, imagine that … Read more
Is a Housing Market Recession Upon Us in 2023?
At the end of 2022, the falling housing prices and low activity indicated a sharp decline in home prices. But … Read more
Techvestor Review: Realistic Returns or Hype?
If you’re interested in real estate investments like me, you may have recently seen ads for Techvestor online or on … Read more
Investing In The AI Revolution: Are You Ready?
Recently, one of the members of our FB group asked how to invest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and it got … Read more
Credit Default Swaps – What Are They and What Do They Teach Us About the Risk of the U.S. Dollar?
Last week, I got a phone call from a finance person telling me to consider moving treasuries that were coming … Read more
Is My Money Safe In a Money Market Fund at a Brokerage?
With so many bank failures, what happens if Schwab, Fidelity, or Vanguard were to go bankrupt? Here, we continue a … Read more
The Potential Implications of the US Dollar Losing Reserve Currency Status: What Physicians Need to Know
Welcome to our FIRE blog, where we explore the complex economic landscape and its impact on our roles as physicians. … Read more
What is a Credit Crunch and How it Affects Physicians?
As a physician, you are likely aware of the importance of credit in your personal and professional life. After Silicon … Read more